THE Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) Penang state council expresses its desire to work with the state government to empower the Indian community.
This was conveyed by the delegates from MHS led by its chairman M. Muniandy, who paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow at his office today.
According to Muniandy, the MHS has been serving the community for 40 years, and there is a total of 12 branches in Penang – five on the island and seven on the mainland.
Muniandy said MHS consists of seven bureaus in which each has its role to play in assisting the community.
“Our community work includes religion, temples, women, youths, welfare, education and many other key areas.
“We would like to work with the state government to address issues faced by the Indian community, such as matters concerning religion and temples,” Muniandy said.
Muniandy said the organisation has managed to raise over RM100,000 to help families from the lower income group during the challenging Covid-19 pandemic.
“We distributed provisions to 1,008 families from the lower income group (B40) who were affected by the pandemic.
“We have contributed provisions to 100 needy families and the disabled during the Deepavali celebration. Students also received help from us in the form of financial aid and laptops,’’ Muniandy added.
MHS vice-chairman B. Mohan requested, on behalf of the organisation, for some allocations from the state government.
“We need the support from the state government to help us sustain and to enable us to keep contributing to the community,’’ Mohan said.
Chow thanked MHS for its contribution to the community during the Covid-19 pandemic and for its continuous charity efforts.
“We appreciate the work you have done for the community and the state government will do its best in meeting the requests put forth by the MHS.
“We also appreciate your intention to work with the state authorities in addressing some issues faced by the Indian community,’’ Chow added.
Story by Tanushalini Moroter
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